Dishwater
noun
The water used for washing dishes.
Don't throw the dishwater yet, you can use it to water the plants.
Often appears as...
- dirty dishwater
- throw the dishwater
noun
A very boring or uninteresting thing or person.
His speech was as dull as dishwater.
Often appears as...
- as dull as dishwater
- as exciting as dishwater
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
The water used for washing dishes.
Don't throw the dishwater yet, you can use it to water the plants.
Often appears as...
- dirty dishwater
- throw the dishwater
noun
A very boring or uninteresting thing or person.
His speech was as dull as dishwater.
Often appears as...
- as dull as dishwater
- as exciting as dishwater
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Reuse Context
Dishwater can be repurposed, indicating frugality or environmental awareness in contexts beyond literal dishwashing.
She always recycles the dishwater for her garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Water
Dishwater refers to the actual water used in washing dishes, not soapy liquid or detergent itself.
Please drain the dishwater and rinse the sink.
Pro Tip 3/3Grey Water
Dishwater is a type of greywater, which is wastewater that can be recycled for certain uses.
The eco-friendly home uses dishwater to flush toilets.
Pro Tip 1/3Reuse Context
Dishwater can be repurposed, indicating frugality or environmental awareness in contexts beyond literal dishwashing.
She always recycles the dishwater for her garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Water
Dishwater refers to the actual water used in washing dishes, not soapy liquid or detergent itself.
Please drain the dishwater and rinse the sink.
Pro Tip 3/3Grey Water
Dishwater is a type of greywater, which is wastewater that can be recycled for certain uses.
The eco-friendly home uses dishwater to flush toilets.
Pro Tip 1/3Reuse Context
Dishwater can be repurposed, indicating frugality or environmental awareness in contexts beyond literal dishwashing.
She always recycles the dishwater for her garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Water
Dishwater refers to the actual water used in washing dishes, not soapy liquid or detergent itself.
Please drain the dishwater and rinse the sink.
Pro Tip 3/3Grey Water
Dishwater is a type of greywater, which is wastewater that can be recycled for certain uses.
The eco-friendly home uses dishwater to flush toilets.
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Quote examples
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
French Painter
Never be tempted by water. The water tap should be sealed at lunchtime. If, for example, a sauce goes wrong, adding water doesn't help at all; one only achieves a taste of dishwater.
Quote examples
JaVale McGee
American Athlete
We call Michael Beasley a walking bucket. All he needs is some dishwater and a mop.
Quote examples
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
French Painter
Never be tempted by water. The water tap should be sealed at lunchtime. If, for example, a sauce goes wrong, adding water doesn't help at all; one only achieves a taste of dishwater.
Quote examples
JaVale McGee
American Athlete
We call Michael Beasley a walking bucket. All he needs is some dishwater and a mop.
Example 1 of 2
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